Martin Polanco Scholarship

Scholarship Overview

The Martin Polanco Scholarship has been founded to help a dedicated and meritorious student struggling to fund his or her higher education studies. Polanco wishes to inspire brilliant American students to carry forward his legacy and take an active interest in the research of psychedelic medicine as a promising treatment for depression, anxiety, and several other psychiatric issues to enhance the overall quality of life and boost intimate relationships. The Martin Polanco Scholarship will award $1,000 to the winner of the scholarship to pay for his or her tuition fees. Polanco is aware that too many medical students are reeling under the stress of overpowering debts to keep up with the exorbitant tuition fees.

Applicable course, university, and country

The scholarship is available to all UG courses related to psychedelic medicine.

Scholarship amount details

The Martin Polanco Scholarship will award $1,000 to the winner of the scholarship to pay for his or her tuition fees.
Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 83.32 (last updated 2nd January 2024)
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be awarded:
1

Eligible student nationality

United States of America, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Singapore, New Zealand, India, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

• Submit an essay on the topic – “The powers and promise of psychedelic medicine in the treatment of depression and other psychiatric issues” within a maximum of 800 words

Application Process:
All submissions must be sent via emails as basically a Word Document to info@martinpolancoscholarship.com, along with the following details:

• First Name/Last Name
• Graduation Date (YYYYMMDD)
• Mailing Address
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• The accredited or recognized college or university you are currently enrolled at
• Your existing GPA

Application Documents:

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Essay	Required
12	Required

 

Scholarship Application: This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info	Date
Application final end date	Not Available
Scholarship Decision Date:	15 March 2021
Contact email:	info@martinpolancoscholarship.com

 

Additional Information:

• The student must acknowledge the receipt of the email
• All assets will be officially transferred to the scholarship winner’s legitimate account
• The winner’s announcement will appear on martinpolancoscholarship.com

Scholarship Eligibility

• Essay Required:
  • Submit an essay on the topic – “The powers and promise of psychedelic medicine in the treatment of depression and other psychiatric issues” within a maximum of 800 words
• Applicant must demonstrate on or have applied for admittance
• All submissions must be sent via email as basically a Word Document to info@martinpolancoscholarship.com, with the following details:
  • First Name/Last Name
  • Graduation Date (YYYYMMDD)
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • The accredited or recognized college or university you are currently enrolled at
  • Your existing GPA

Special Restrictions: No Special Restriction is applicable.

Exams Details:

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12	Required

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their secondary education from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time